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If you grew up as a Good Kid, you probably heard these words a lot. And you were good. Quiet. Easy. Responsible. So disciplined, you basically raised yourself. You're the one everyone counts on - and you wear it like a good star. But nobody ever checks on you. And you're exhausted from proving...

Trauma-Informed Children’s Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reaching Hurting Kids helps children’s ministry leaders understand trauma and strengthen their ministries to serve and disciple hurting kids.

Like so many others who learned to cope with their traumas through alcohol, drugs, or sex—and doing whatever else it took to forget and fit in—Steve Moffe was no different. At the age of 21 he began a career in the New York State Department of Corrections. After 19 years of working as an officer he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD. The details of his experiences from those years include being admitted to substance abuse rehabs and mental health facilities.

According to The American Institute of Stress, Americans are the most stressed-out people in the world, with their stress levels being 20 points higher than the global average. And such continuous exposure to stress can increase your chances of developing chronic illnesses, such as hypertension, heart disease, and more.